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Title: Sore/swollen knuckle
Post by: Three Nine on May 16, 2007, 09:36:28 am

hi all,

got a problem with my left index finger. its very sore on the knuckle, which is swollen, and is quite stiff and sore to flex. had it for 2 weeks now, not much sign of improvement. not sure if i did something climbing (certainly i dont remember a trauma event). i can climb on it, but its a bit sore. had it x-rayed and nothing wrong with the bone. not sure what do do. ive just taken a load of time out for another injury and am not keen to repeat it. anyone have experience of something like this?

thanks, Mark

Title: Re: Sore/swollen knuckle
Post by: galpinos on May 16, 2007, 10:23:14 am

I've got the same problem. Took three weeks off (I was skiing so it wasn't a chore), felt loads better, started climbing again and it's back to square one.

A friend said there was some info on Dave Macloed's site but it's blocked at work so I've not had a chance to look.

Any info would be great!

Title: Re: Sore/swollen knuckle
Post by: andybfreeman on May 31, 2007, 01:08:13 pm

I'm having exactly teh same problem but on my right hand! I know it happened while clibing in the roaches but again there was no traumatic event. I can still climb but struggle to make a fist.

I'll post again if I find anything useful